Black Country Talking News 10th June 2026

About this episode

This episode features updates from Beacon, local news, a number puzzle quiz, football insights, weather forecasts, and a baking session with Penny Melville Brown OBE.

In this week’s edition: We find out what’s been happening at Beacon with the latest update from Helen and Muhammed. There’s all the latest news from across the Black Country, including news of a historic gem in the heart of Wolverhampton, dating back to the 12th century. Talking News Federation's soundings contributor Tina, challenges us all with another number puzzle quiz. With the Football World Cup providing Wolves fans a welcome distraction from the domestic game- we share some positive news of Wolves being revealed as top dogs of a recent study and premier league ranking table. Is this spell of sunshine and showers set to stay for much longer? we hear from Meena who has the forecast for the week ahead. And with thanks to TNF soundings, we hear from the Blind Baker – Penny Melville Brown OBE – who presents another bake-along session in an entertaining and encouraging manner, to bring the joy of home baking to listeners regardless of their level sight loss.

People in this episode

Guest: Penny Melville Brown OBE

Topics covered

• local news
• history
• football
• weather
• baking

Keywords

• Black Country
• news
• Wolverhampton
• Football World Cup
• baking
• quiz
• weather

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Beacon

Places: Wolverhampton

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